Welcome to Our Blog!

There is always something going on at the Castello. New winemaking equipment, animal babies, wine club events, harvest updates, or stories back from the days when the castle was just a sketch on a piece of paper. We invite you into our castle life by sharing these stories. Enjoy reading!

Chardonnay Napa Valley

In Defense Of Napa Valley’s Veteran Wine Hero

Mary defends the white wine grape that helped put Napa Valley on the world-class wine map: Chardonnay

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Merlot, Part 2 – A Sideways Glance

Merlot: typically more approachable than Cabernet Sauvignon, more versatile with food – what’s with all the bad press? (pun intended) 

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Merlot Napa Valley

Merlot, Part 1 – A Sideways Glance

Merlot is back with a vengeance and it’s better than ever.

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Is Bigger Always Better?

Let us test this notion.

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